Facing the refusal of a Permanent Residence application can be a challenging experience. It often leaves people feeling uncertain about their future in Canada. A Permanent Residence Appeal offers a…
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The 2025 Express Entry updates bring more than just additions and removals—IRCC has refined the occupation lists within each category to better align with Canada’s evolving workforce demands. This breakdown details the key changes, including new and removed occupations, and what they mean for prospective applicants.
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Bonnie Tyler
As we wrap up another Fraud Prevention Month this past March, it’s a timely reminder that vigilance shouldn’t be limited to just one month of the year—especially when it comes to Canadian immigration services.
In Canada, immigration fraud continues to affect thousands of people every year. Whether it’s through misleading advice, fraudulent documents, or promises that sound too good to be true, many individuals fall victim to scams that cost them money, time, and sometimes their future in Canada.
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At times, you may find yourself needing to replace your Canadian Citizenship Certificate. This important document serves as proof of your citizenship status, and there are several reasons why you…
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Facing the refusal of a Permanent Residence application can be a challenging experience. It often leaves people feeling uncertain about their future in Canada. A Permanent Residence Appeal offers a…
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Author:
Bonnie Tyler
When people think of immigrating to Canada, their minds often go straight to Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal. These iconic cities offer vibrant job markets, diverse communities, and bustling urban life. But as attractive as they are, they come with a high cost of living and stiff competition for housing and employment. For many newcomers, these factors can be overwhelming.
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International Experience Canada (IEC) is a program that allows young adults from over 30 partner countries to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. It’s ideal for those who want to explore Canada, gain international work experience, and earn money to fund their travels—all without needing a job offer in advance.
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Canada’s Express Entry system is evolving—and fast. In 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced category-based invitations, a significant shift from the traditional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)-only approach. Now, as we move through 2025, these targeted draws are becoming a defining feature of Canada’s immigration landscape.
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The rules about who can get Canadian citizenship through their parents (citizenship by descent) are changing — but they haven’t changed yet. For now, the current rule is still in place: only the first generation born or adopted outside Canada to a Canadian parent is automatically eligible for citizenship. This is called the First-Generation Limit (FGL).
If you apply for Canadian citizenship and are affected by the FGL, IRCC may offer you a different path called a “discretionary grant of citizenship” (under section 5(4) of the law). This allows the Minister to grant citizenship in special cases.
A Permanent Resident (PR) card is an important document for anyone with permanent resident status in Canada. It serves as official proof of your status and is needed for travelling…
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